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Ronald Reagan Inaugurated
Ronald Reagan is inaugurated as 40th president. -
First Supreme Court Woman
Sandra Day O' Connor is sworn in as the first woman in Supreme Court Justice. -
Challenger Explodes
The Challenger Space Shuttle explodes killing all seven cabin members. -
George H.W Bush Inaugurated
George H.W Bush is inaugurated as the 41st president. -
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Persian Gulf War
Armed campaign waged by United States in response to Iraqi invasion and annexation of Kuwait. -
End of Cold War
The iron curtain lifted and the Cold War ended. -
Bill Clinton Inaugurated
Bill Clinton is inaugurated as the 42nd president. -
Historic Trade Agreement
United States and China sign the historic trade agreement. -
Bush Barely Wins
Bush formally accepts presidency, having barely won. -
9/11 Attack
Two hijacked jetliners crash into twin towers of the world trade center in the worst terrorist attack in history on United States.